Need to up my "dressing for breakfast on holiday " game

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We're off to Sorrento this summer (first abroad jaunt since before covid) and whilst not a posh place it's a bit smarter than our usual AI choice hotel.

We'll be either lazing by the pool or going into town for a walk by day, the odd trip so whilst not a dressy holiday per say I think I need something more substantial than a floaty dress over a bikini for breakfast kind of outfit.

I'm still thinking dresses as they are easy and if I choose carefully will suit different parts of the day and activities.

Can anyone recommend some good online places to look, probably top budget of £40ish. Also easy free returns a must - Cupshe have some lovely things but their returns aren't free for example.

Really need ideas as I'm going to be around chic Italians

Thanks for reviving this @rockstarshoes .

i bought the very thin M and S dress this year . Its fine for me pottering down to breakfast and then to pool and will be really light on. Comes in plain colours too.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-floral-shirred-midi-beach-dress/p/clp60632271#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r1c1
This Marks dress is quite forgiving.

And I’ve ordered a Boden dress ( after along time of buying nothing from them) to see what it’s like. They sent me a birthday voucher so it seemed rude not to.

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/georgina-pom-ruffle-dress-mayfly/sty-d1002-olv?cat=C1_S2_G4

some of my existing holiday dresses look tired or are a bit tight too.

Boden on Vinted is what you need. They do printed linen shift dresses that are flattering and just right for holiday breakfast I think but with a pair of flip flops . Also look out for the printed jersey dresses with pockets they used to do. Loads of different patterns and again they are flattering and comfy.

Like this......

I have just ordered this as a holiday breakfast dress Khaki Palm Leaf Elasticated Waist Jersey Mini Dress | Women | George at ASDA

That's lovely and would look nice for sightseeing too

This is an old thread, but for anyone interested in a 'breakfast dress' this summer (yes, I too believe in having specific dresses for a nice breakfast!) I'd recommend these, both of which I've seen in real life and are gorgeous:

https://www.dunnesstores.com/p/gallery-foil-embroidered-hem-tunic-dress/2546668
https://www.dunnesstores.com/p/paul-costelloe-living-studio-white-embroidered-v-neck-linen-dress/3673121

Dunnes in an Irish brand, might have stores in the UK but definitely deliver.

Have a search through Vinted. I buy other peoples unworn ( maybe packed too many/leftover) breakfast dresses ( and trousers). 😆

Short dress

www.next.co.uk/style/su156856/900472#900472

Long

www.next.co.uk/style/su169558/q71632#q71632

www.next.co.uk/g83281s1/q49508#q49508

More upmarket look at Aspiga.

@JamieFraserSporran do you have the first dress? Is so, what is the sizing like? It looks quite oversized.

I love the 2 Dunnes dresses!

I'm back from my holidays now but loving all these suggestions!

This year I've worn cheesecloth shorts co-ords for breakfast, rather than dresses, with a stretchy bra crop top underneath or my swimwear, they don't need ironing and are cool to wear.

Yeah Rina I wore my flowery co-ord trousers with a shirt a couple of morning!

I also wore dresses out in the evening & then recycled some of them for breakfast dresses later in the week!